Foundation of Light

Foundation of Light chief operating officer, Jamie Wright, will be spending a night under the stars at the Stadium of Light as part of the CEO Sleepout fundraising event

Foundation of Light links with homelessness charity for CEO Sleepout

Players enjoying a game of padel at the Beacon of Light

New app makes padel at the Beacon of Light even easier

The launch of the platform will make it easier for donations to be made, allowing the Foundation to continue carrying out its work in the community.

Foundation launches QR code donation platform to generate vital funds

The special edition Foundation of Light shirt which will be worn by players in tonight's Europa League fixture.

Special edition Foundation shirt to be worn by players for Europa game

Sir Bob Murray is releasing an updated version of his autobiography.

Sir Bob back in city for 2 book signing events to support Foundation

Sunderland AFC players warming up in the shirts

Limited edition Foundation shirts worn by SAFC players up for grabs

Europa League goal scorer Timur Tutierov with the limited edition shirt.

How to get SAFC shirts celebrating 25 years of Foundation of Light

Trai Hume wearing the Foundation of Light's 25th anniversary shirt.

Trai Hume hails amazing work of Foundation ahead of anniversary match

From left: Kevin Ball, Foundation of Light's Michael Duell, with Stagecoach's Dan Leith and Ben Errington.

Foundation of Light's milestone matchday backed by Stagecoach

A mental health and suicide prevention programme has launched a new initiative in collaboration with Sunderland AFC to give people the “opportunity to talk”.

New initiative promotes mental health through football

The recipients of awards at the Foundation of Light's Gala Dinner.

Foundation celebrates 25 years of changing lives at anniversary dinner

Lewis Sutcliffe, from Sunderland, has secured a role as sports development officer at the Foundation of Light.

Graduate inspires people of all ages through football

SAFC captain Granit Xhaka in the new home strip.

Here's how you could get your hands on a new SAFC shirt signed by team

Stagecoach Operations Director Colin Newbury, Sunderland AFC mascot Samson and Foundation of Light Development Manager Michael Duell.

Stagecoach's free travel for kids and team-up with Foundation of Light

Representatives from the EFL, Northern Cancer Alliance, and club foundations at the launch of the initiative.

Foundation of Light joins initiative to support people battling cancer

Paul Boyd (inset) is auctioning an SAFC shirt signed by Gordon Banks, Jimmy Montgomery and Craig Gordon.

Fan, 70, raffles unique SAFC shirt and runs half marathon for charity
Here’s how you can win a “one-of-a-kind signed Sunderland AFC shirt” and help two fantastic causes
Neil Fatkin

Stagecoach has partnered with the Foundation of Light to help inspire young people through a series of careers and employability events linked to the charity’s Premier League Inspires programme.

Stagecoach drives Sunderland students towards future careers

Wearmouth Bridge provided a great backdrop for this photo from the 2021 Sunderland City Runs.

Everything you need to know about City Runs ahead of bumper weekend

Clare and Sharon with one of the new donation points

Make the most of your old footy socks and other unwanted clothes

Niall Quinn showing his support for the Together through Sport initiative.

Niall Quinn backs campaign to ensure no child is left on the sidelines

Dan Ballard with his PFA Community Champion Award

Dan Ballard wins Community Champion Award for his work with Foundation

Parkies United lifting the trophy.

Tears of emotion as Foundation of Light's Parkies United win trophy

Thomas Fisher celebrates his victory with fiance Gina Hesler.

Sunderland man crowned UK and Ireland’s strongest man

Tracey Huggins, daughter Delilah, and Hayley Harrison with the mayor and mayoress at the Beacon of Light.

Hundreds of children with disabilities benefit from free fun event

Sir Bob Murray introducing Away From Home exhibition to the Beacon of Light

I think this is a powerful reminder of the importance of women in SAFC

Sunderland AFC mascot Samson, Stagecoach North East Managing Director Steve Walker, Foundation of Light Chief Operating Officer Jamie Wright and the Easter Bunny are hoping to fill a single-decker bus full of Easter eggs for local children in the city.

Foundation and Stagecoach collect Easter eggs for disadvantaged kids

Sir Bob Murray will be inducted into SAFC's Hall of Fame at half-time when the club host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light.

Deeply humbling - Sir Bob Murray to be inducted into SAFC Hall of Fame
“Sunderland AFC has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, so to be recognised by the club in this way is deeply humbling”
Neil Fatkin

Pictured (left to right) Sunderland AFC mascot Samson, Stagecoach North East Managing Director Steve Walker, Foundation of Light Chief Operating Officer Jamie Wright and the Easter Bunny promote the appeal to fill a single-decker bus full of Easter eggs for local children in the city.

Stagecoach and Foundation of Light team up to fill a bus with Easter eggs for lo...

The Real Talk event is to support men's mental health.

Here's how SAFC's official charity is supporting men's mental health

Your child could be a mascot walking out at the Stadium of Light.

Here's how your child can win a place as a Sunderland AFC mascot

SAFC legend Kevin Ball speaking at the Brighter Tomorrow breakfast event.

Kevin Ball on amazing work of Foundation at Better Tomorrow launch

The Together Through Sport campaign is launched at the Beacon of Light involving all five of the region's big foundations, including the Foundation of Light.

No child left on sidelines- campaign to make sport accessible to all

Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Phillips at the official opening of the new Play Zone.

Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Phillips officially opens new Play Zone

Harrison Jones and Zak Johnson take questions from children at the Beacon of Light.

SAFC stars inspire more children to play sport at Foundation event

TV personalities and former Black Cats stars turned out in force for the Foundation of Light’s annual Gala Awards Dinner.

SAFC legends turn out in force for Foundation of Light's Gala Awards

Kevin Phillips

Kevin Phillips to make special appearance at college opening event

Nissan’s Production Director Lee Watson, Head of Skills, Claire Jones, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, Foundation of Light Chair of Trustees Sir Bob Murray, and Chief Executive Lesley Spuhler.

SAFC's Foundation joins Nissan to educate the car makers of tomorrow

Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson and Foundation of Light Chief Executive Lesley Spuhler at Sandhill View Academy.

Foundation's project to boost school attendance gets MP's approval

The Foundation of Light has launched its new programme of football courses for kids.

SAFC's official charity launches new kids football programme

Dan Neil meeting young fans

Black Cat Dan Neil inspires footballers of the future

Alex Clark, Sunderland Women's General Manager, and Dr Michele di Mascio, Sunderland College's Head of Sports Academies.

Winning combination as Sunderland College teams up with SAFC Women

SAFC's Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman and Chief Business Officer David Bruce react to the Premier League fixtures.

SAFC legends join guests at the Beacon of Light for Fixtures Breakfast

Former Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham

Kristjaan Speakman tells Jobe anecdote that sums up Sunderland spell

Sunderland fans in action before the club's crucial Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Coventry City at the Stadium of Light. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Sunderland chief reveals extra financial boosts could be imminent

Kristjaan Speakman - Sunderland AFC YouTube

Kristjaan Speakman reveals Sunderland transfer talks in update

Sir Bob Murray with some of the volunteers at the Foundation of Light.

Sir Bob Murray thanks "incredible" Foundation of Light volunteers

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Exclusive Sir Bob Murray sends classy message to Louis-Dreyfus after promotion

Children playing on the Stadium of Light pitch.

Here's how your children can play at the Stadium of Light

Sir Tim Rice is bringing his My Life in Musicals show to the Sunderland Empire.

Sir Tim Rice brings show to city to support Foundation of Light

North East Parkies United get ready for action at St George's Park.

Foundation's Parkinson's team take part in tournament at FA base

The Women's Rugby World Cup.

Women's Rugby World Cup to go on display at SAFC Fanzone

SAFC players Salis Abdul Samed and Enzo Le Fee visit the Beacon of Light for World Book Day.

Watch SAFC stars reveal favourite childhood books on World Book Day

Sid the Shark will be appearing in Sunderland as part of the Bite Back Week initiative.

Bite Back against loan sharks as week long initiative comes to city

Alfie Evans (left) and Joe Hay at the Beacon of Light before they set off on their fundraising run to Hillsborough in Sheffield.

SAFC fans start quadruple marathon fundraising run to Hillsborough

Aji Alese with PFA Community Liaison Executive Ben Parker.

SAFC's Aji Alese 'proud' to be PFA ambassador for work with Foundation

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